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Donald Collins Obituary


DONALD LLOYD COLLINS
March 25, 1939 ˜ December 22,
2018

Donald Lloyd Collins was born in Vancouver, WA on March 25, 1939 to Harold and Beryl Collins. He passed away in Vancouver on Dec. 22, 2018 at 79 years old.
Donald served in the U.S. Marines.
He loved his cows and woodworking.
Donald will be deeply missed and never forgotten by his son, Randy Collins; two daughters, Sandy Ramsey and Theresa (Brian) Walker; and his loving grandkids and great-grandkids.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 3, 2019 at Yacolt Cemetery with a memorial service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at the Yacolt Community Church.
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Dec. 30, 2018.
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Don was a special brother and brother-in-law. He is with us always by the memories we hold. Thanks for the memories, Don. Especially the Christmas tree cutting in the mountains one year! We miss the family Christmas Eve get-together.

Ryan and Joyce

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December 24, 2022

I could not have asked for a better Uncle. He was always so warm and quick with a hug, he will be greatly missed. I hope family can find some solace in all the wonderful memories. Pam

Pamela

January 4, 2019

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Dean and Kirsten and family Collins

January 3, 2019

May the family and friends continue to be comforted and sustained by their cherished memories of Donald, and by the God of all tender mercies, during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

Emilie Howard

January 1, 2019

Don was a great brother-in-law and brother! He was a hard worker, loved his children and grand kids, a good man. We will miss him but treasure the memories. Ryan and Joyce Collins

December 30, 2018

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